insert_link APO International First famine, now cholera and dengue fever surge hits war-torn Sudan War in Sudan has devastated towns and cities across the country and pushed the healthcare system to collapse, just as cases of cholera and dengue fever are surging and hunger levels remain “above the famine threshold”, humanitarians have warned. In an alert from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, it reported more than 28,000 cases of cholera and 836 deaths in 11 states between 22 July and 28 October. The actual number of […] todayNovember 4, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Breaking the cycle: addressing recurring cholera outbreaks in Somalia Since the early 1990s, Somalia has suffered multiple outbreaks of cholera which, due to poor sanitary conditions, have affected a majority of the population living in internally displaced camps. The latest outbreak occurred early in 2024 in the capital Mogadishu, with the districts of Dayniile, Dharkaynley, Wadajir, Kahda and Hamar Jajab particularly badly affected. In response, the Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services and the Banadir Health Administration, with […] todayNovember 4, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Bringing worlds together: Canon adds three RF lenses to its EOS R system, expanding its hybrid range even further for video and stills creators Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces three important new additions to its RF series of hybrid lenses; which join an ever-growing range of L-series primes and zooms for the EOS R system. The RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, RF 50mm F1.4L VCM and RF 24mm F1.4L VCM lenses are part of a new range of hybrid optics that offer essential video features such as a smooth operation iris ring with an 11-bladed circular […] todayNovember 4, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Divestment: We are confident Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) will resolve outstanding issues — Special Adviser The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, has expressed confidence in the ability and commitment of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to resolve outstanding issues surrounding Shell’s proposed sale of its onshore assets to the Renaissance consortium. Verheijen noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is dedicated to accelerating the strategic shift of international oil companies (IOCs) from onshore operations to a focus on deep […] todayNovember 4, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Grassroots dialogue hosted by United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) inspires hope for a brighter future in Ezo The challenges faced by communities across Ezo County are immense. Residents are suffering from persistent insecurity, the dire humanitarian and economic situation, as well as the legacy of decades of war which destroyed key infrastructure and crippled public services. Despite these difficulties, the people of this troubled part of Western Equatoria embraced the opportunity to gather at a special event, under the theme “Peace Begins with Dialogue.” Organized by the […] todayNovember 4, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Tanzania marks record agricultural achievement as African Development Bank President Adesina urges investment in Africa Tanzania achieves 128% food self-sufficiency, one of continent’s two successful cashew nut processors If you are not investing in Africa, what are you doing? – Akinwumi Adesina Tanzania is setting new benchmarks in food self-sufficiency across Africa, raising hope that the fight against hunger and malnutrition on the continent is achievable. President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania said her country had reached 128 percent food security and is now […] todayNovember 4, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa More Illegal Miners Found In S.A’s North West Here's an update on our 6am news story on South Africa's North West police who say 565 illegal miners have resurfaced from abandoned mine shafts in Orkney during a Vala Umgodi operation. They resurfaced from a maze of underground tunnels due to hunger and dehydration. Since the inception of operation Vala Umgodi in December last year, more than 13-thousand-691 suspects have been arrested in the seven provinces that are hotspots […] todayNovember 4, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Weekend Crime Roundup Indicates Drug Arrests in Rehoboth And Fatal Collision in Mariental In Rehoboth on Friday, police arrested two suspects in separate cases related to drug possession. A 52-year-old woman was caught with cannabis and mandrax valued at N$1,020, while a 35-year-old man was found with 165 grams of cannabis worth N$8,250. Meanwhile, at a roadblock near Kalkrand, a 25-year-old suspect was arrested with cannabis. All suspects are set to appear in court today. Meanwhile, in a fatal incident south of […] todayNovember 4, 2024 15
insert_link World Air quality in India’s capital dips to “severe” levels Air Quality in parts of New Delhi has dipped to "severe" levels - with pollutants spiking to 10 times the permissible limits. Overall, the air quality in the capital remained in the very poor category. Officials could now bring in more measures to tackle the pollution, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi. todayNovember 4, 2024 21